Celebrating the incredible journey of the Western Monarch today 🦋✨
Let’s protect their habitats, plant more milkweed, and keep their migration alive.
#WesternMonarchDay #SaveTheMonarchs #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #pawlidays

Honey bees get the headlines.

Native bees keep ecosystems running.

Protect habitat, not just hives.

#NativeBees #PollinatorProtection #BiodiversityEastern
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Indigenous knowledge shows us how humans and pollinators can thrive together

#IndigenousWisdom #SustainableFarming #PollinatorProtection #Biodiversity #BeeCulture

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Investing in pollinators is investing in our future

#PollinatorProtection #SustainableTrade #EcoFarming #BeeFriendly #FoodSecurity #GlobalEconomy

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Monarchs on the Line: How Lawmakers Are Trying to Save America’s Iconic Butterfly | BillTrack50 An exploration of new legislation aimed at halting declines in Monarch butterfly populations in the U.S.

Monarch butterflies are iconic — but their habitat isn’t keeping up. Our latest blog explores new state bills and a proposed ESA threatened listing aimed at saving this migration miracle. 🌿🦋
Read now: billtrack50.com/info/blog/mo...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation

a small bee with a green head and thorax visits a yellow, daisy-like flower (Encelia california). the bee has a yellow and black striped abdomen.

top down view of the bee, the green head and thorax are a metallic, shiny green

side view of the same bee, showing its sturdy yellow legs.

this is a sweat bee (Agapostemon sp?), visiting a bush sunflower (Encelia california).

these bees are considered 'common' here, but I've never seen one before.

I see so many honeybees, sometimes bumblebees. but other native bees? it's rare.

#bees
#pollinatorprotection

I was to talk about a native bee I'd never seen before

I want to talk about honey bees, and what #pollinatorprotection actually means.

but first I need to sleep

Stick figure cartoon of a pesticide applicator angrily spraying herbicide on flowers, with skull and crossbones symbols rising from the plants to show toxicity. Some flowers and butterflies are dying from the chemicals.

Spraying too much pesticide doesn’t just kill weeds—it harms flowers, pollinators, and the environment. Use only what you need, and protect the balance of nature🦋 #PesticideDisposalProgram #PollinatorProtection #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableFarming

Stick figure cartoon of a man angrily spraying herbicide on flowers, with skull and crossbones symbols rising from the plants to show toxicity. Some flowers are dying from the chemicals.

Spraying too much pesticide doesn’t just kill weeds—it harms flowers, pollinators, and the environment. Use only what you need, and protect the balance of nature🦋 #PesticideDisposalProgram #PollinatorProtection #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableFarming

Pesticides detected in two urban areas have implications for local butterfly conservation Abstract. Human-managed green spaces in urban landscapes have become important focal points for insect conservation, partly because of the desirable insect

New study: 92% of butterfly host plants in #Albuquerque and #Sacramento carried pesticides, often multiple at once. Atrazine appeared in 70% of Albuquerque samples. These exposures threaten #butterflies at their most vulnerable life stages. #PollinatorProtection
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Scientists have developed a honeybee "superfood" that could protect the animals against the threats of climate change and habitat loss.

Game-changing news for our buzzing buddies! 🐝 Scientists created a superfood to help honeybees thrive despite climate change and habitat loss. #HoneybeeHope #ClimateAction #PollinatorProtection

📚 #SafeguardResearch presents a systematic map methodology to catalogue and evaluate #pollinator tools in agricultural landscapes.

👉 This work will support researchers, managers & policymakers in choosing effective tools for #PollinatorProtection.

Read it here: doi.org/10.1002/2688...

A critical laboratory in Maryland is at the forefront of bee conservation efforts, playing a vital role in safeguarding essential pollinators. Proposed budget cuts by Trump threaten its existence.

#BeeConservation #SaveTheBees #PollinatorProtection www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Monarch butterflies’ mass die-off in 2024 caused by pesticide exposure – study New peer-reviewed research found an average of seven pesticides in each of 10 butterflies tested

A new study links pesticide #exposure to mass monarch mortality in 2024. On average, 7 #pesticides were found in each #butterfly - 3 at lethal levels.
This isn’t drift. It’s harm.
#PollinatorProtection #SaveTheMonarchs
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Local Nursery Hosts Educational Planting Event for Kids with African Blue Basil Kids learn about pollinators and plant care while planting African blue basil cuttings.

A local nursery in Sebastian is set to host an exciting hands-on planting event for kids, where they’ll learn about pollinators while planting African blue basil!

Get the details!

#SebastianIndianRiverCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityAwareness #SebastianEnvironment #PollinatorProtection

Merrimack Conservation Commission Explores Beekeeping and Pollinator Initiatives at Wildcat Falls Commission discusses beekeeping impacts, conservation areas, and community engagement strategies.

Merrimack's Conservation Commission is buzzing with ideas for pollinator gardens and beekeeping initiatives to boost local biodiversity—could this be the key to saving our bees?

Click to read more!

#NH #CitizenPortal #EcologicalResearch #PollinatorProtection #MerrimackConservation

Local Beekeepers Expand Apiary Operations Along Merrimack River with Sustainable Practices Beekeepers pursue new hives locations while promoting ecological balance with native pollinators.

Local beekeepers in Merrimack are expanding their operations while striving to protect native pollinators and maintain ecological balance—how are they achieving this?

Learn more here

#NH #CitizenPortal #PollinatorProtection #EcosystemBalance #MerrimackBeekeepers #SustainableAgriculture

The Hidden Sting: Contradictions in the EU’s Push for Ukrainian Honey Imports As the European Commission proposed a renewed trade agreement with Ukraine, allowing up to 35,000 tons of duty-free honey imports annually, questions are emerging about how this decision aligns with t...

🍯 EU and Ukraine: the agreement about honey. Without traceability, we may never know what’s really in the jar.

The EU’s proposal isn’t final. There’s still time to act.
www.bee-life.eu/post/the-hid...

#HoneyMarket #BeeLife #EUTrade #Traceability #PollinatorProtection

How AI can help protect bees from dangerous parasites
#Environment #Bees #Honey #Parasites #Varroa
#AIForBees #SmartBeekeeping #VarroaMites #Honeybees #PollinatorProtection #HoneybeeHealth #AgTech #SustainableFarming #BeeCrisis #EnvironmentalTech
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🐝 Remembered for her passionate advocacy, Sheila Colla made significant strides in bee conservation. Her legacy urges us to protect vital pollinators facing increasing threats. 🌼 Link: https://tinyurl.com/yv92pgr2 #BeeConservation #PollinatorProtection #BiodiversityLoss

🐝 #AllPollinatorsMatter 🦋
Stop killing pollinators, step away from pesticides! One in three bites depends on them. Plant native flowers, choose organic, create pollinator sanctuaries. BEE the change our planet needs! 🌻#SaveTheBees #PollinatorProtection #OrganicGardening

Hemp entrepreneur Elizabeth Wendorff opposes tax on compliant wellness products in Sherburne Elizabeth Wendorff argues against tax targeting compliant hemp businesses during a committee meeting.

Hemp entrepreneur Elizabeth Wendorff is raising her voice against a proposed tax that could cripple compliant wellness businesses in Massachusetts.

Click to read more!

#MA #CitizenPortal #HempRegulation #PollinatorProtection

🔥 Wildfires driven by climate change threaten wild pollinators and ecosystem health. Bee hotels offer critical support for native species' recovery and biodiversity. 🌼 Link: https://tinyurl.com/24cz38w2 #BiodiversityLoss #PollinatorProtection #EcosystemHealth

From ancient honey hunters to AI-powered hives, beekeeping is evolving! See how new tech is safeguarding our essential pollinators. #SmartHives #PollinatorProtection #AgTech #AIInnovationsUnleashed
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🐝 My dad's bee farming efforts highlight the critical link between conservation and climate change. By maintaining healthy bee habitats, he's not just saving bees, but securing our planet's future too. #ClimateSolutions #PollinatorProtection

Before You Doubt Honey, Ask What’s in Your Salad Recent headlines about traces of pesticides in honey have stirred consumer concern, but let’s be clear: honey remains one of the purest, most natural products in our diets.

When we talk about food safety and sustainable farming practices, we're addressing the risks behind what we eat every day, and honey is certainly not at the top of that list.
www.bee-life.eu/post/before-...
#BeeLife #CleanFood #PollinatorProtection

Lake Bluff group advocates against neonicotinoids harming local bee populations Local advocates address neonicotinoids' impact on bees and seek legislative support.

Lake Bluff is rallying to combat the harmful effects of neonicotinoids on our precious bee populations—join the movement to protect our pollinators!

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#LakeBluffLakeCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #CommunityAction #PollinatorProtection #LakeBluffEnvironment #EnvironmentalAwareness

New York farmers explore neonic-free seed options amid growing concerns Farmers in New York assess seed sourcing challenges as regulations on neonics tighten.

Farmers in New York are tackling the tough challenge of sourcing neonic-free seeds as new regulations loom, raising hopes for a sustainable agricultural future.

Learn more here

#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontAgriculture #PollinatorProtection #PesticideRegulations #SustainableAgriculture

Vermont Beekeepers Call for Ban on Aerial Spraying of Neonics Beekeepers urge Vermont officials to enforce stricter regulations on neonic pesticide applications.

Vermont beekeepers are demanding a ban on aerial spraying of neonic pesticides, citing alarming risks to pollinator health and the future of agriculture.

Learn more here!

#VT #CitizenPortal #PollinatorProtection #VermontBeekeepers #PesticideRegulation #SustainableAgriculture

This #WorldBeeDay, we invite you to uplift the often-overlooked pollinators whose survival is tied to Indigenous stewardship, climate justice, and the health of our shared ecosystems. Let’s protect them—and the communities who protect them.

#WorldBeeDay #PollinatorProtection #NativeBeesMatter